STSM Call can be terminated earlier than on October 15, 2018, if the number of accepted STSMs reaches 20.

The general rules of STSMs are defined by the COST regulations and included in COST Vademecum.

STSM Procedure:

Obtain the email agreement of the Host institution on the possibility to implement the STSM on a given title and dates.

Complete the online application form at https://e-services.cost.eu/stsm including: STSM title, dates, applicant’s details and bank details, financial data for travel and subsistence expenses, Workplan Summary (also including planned outcomes). In the online application form, provide information on the relevant Working Group (what is the RECOIDIS WG your application is related with). The STSM form should provide specific information on the expected results (i.e., a clear set of targeted technical outcomes).While prepering your online application, please observe rules provided in http://www.cost.eu/STSM_userguide

Once STSM form is completed, download the form and send as email attachment to Host institution and STSM coordinator (Krzysztof Walkowiak -). The email should also include the following documents: CV, list of publications, recommendation letter from Home institution, and agreement of the Host institution on the possibility to implement the STSM.

STSM coordinator organizes assessment of the STSM proposal together with a leader of the particular WG.